Mother’s Day Sleepwear Guide (Cause We Basically Just Want To Sleep In And Have Breakfast-in-Bed)

I am so excited for this.  I mean YES:  we are coming out with a comprehensive Mother’s Day Gift Guide (soon!!), but I really wanted to focus on one of my very favorite things in the whole wide world:  cute jammies.

There is nothing (nothing!!) better than snuggling up to my guys in something cozy, soft and….attractive?  I wanted to say sexy but I’ll settle for attractive.  Besides, “attractive jammies” (god that sounds awful, someone buy me a thesaurus for mother’s day) seem to be both something I love, and something my husband doesn’t mind shelling out for.  WIN-WIN.

Allow me to set the scene:

It is Mother’s Day….you are sleeping in, the house, quiet.  The sun starts to stream in, you leisurely awake to the smell of coffee and…hmmm…chocolate croissants.  Gluten-free be dammed – it’s Mother’s Day.  Your children and spouse knock softly at the door, then enter carrying a tray laden with goodies and a few thoughtfully chosen gifts from the kiddos.  (Ideally, the gifts are wrapped in their own artwork.)  Your husband mumurs, “you always look so beautiful right when you wake up” and then presents you with his gift.  It’s loungewear – soft, cozy, with just a hint of sexiness.  You slip into the bathroom to change (frantically blushing/mascaraing/contouring it’s INSTAGRAM TIME PEOPLE or maybe that’s just me)…and when you return to slip your nonchalantly fabulous self – ‘this old thing?’ – back into bed where you bask in the glow of your family’s devotion. Ah, motherhood.

Taking notes, Mike?

I find it’s helpful to BE SPECIFIC.  #15yearsofmarriage #highfive

1. Eberjay Lace Trim Teddy, $99

I can’t do lace (too scratchy) but Eberjay’s seriously soft lace-trimmed romper has just the right amount and is so sweet.  I’d wear under a cozy cardigan with long socks.  If you don’t want to deal with the romper situation, it also comes in a pretty cami and tap short set.

2. Ugg Fluff Slippers, $99

I have a pair of blue Ugg Fluff slippers, they’re roughly 7 years old.  Right after Raines was born, my neighbor was visiting with his dog.  Unbeknownst to us, the dog was ripping the fluff off of my slippers – when we walked into the living room, blue fluff was EVERYWHERE.  Like…gobs of it.  BAGS FULL.  But the slipper?  Didn’t look any different!!  Isn’t that wild?  These are seriously fuzzy slippers.

3. Barefoot Dreams Bamboo Chic Drape-Front Cardigan, $92

OMG THIS.  I think either you’re a robe person or you’re NOT a robe person and I am not.  Too short, no waist, whatever.  But THIS INSANE FABULOUSNESS is what I’d reach for every morning instead of a robe.  And, if I’m being totally honest, would probably be worn to every school dropoff from now until the end of time.  Actually, I should steer clear.  I can see a rut forming.

4. Joe’s Lace-Trim Cami, $38 and  Only Hearts Sleep Shorts, $38

I don’t actually think the shorts pictured are the Only Hearts shorts…but I have the Only Hearts shorts and they are GORG.  Also?  Check out the back on that cami.  Wowza.

5. Gamer Stripe Knee-High Socks, $18

Yes!! Obsessed with long socks!  Warm (but not too warm), cozy, and seriously sexy.

6.  Personalized Name Necklace, $128

Instead of my name, I’d love if the kids got me this necklace with the word, “maman”.  (It’s Mama in French.)

7.  Bushel and a Peck Pillow, $34

Wouldn’t this be a sweet gift from the kids?

8. Rifle Paper Co X Garance Dore OMG iPhone 6 Case, $36

I’m totally obsessed with Garance’s new line with Rifle Paper Co, and this case is one of my favs.  So cheeky!

9. Diptyque Feuille de Lavande Candle, $30

I know everyone’s all “Baies!  Baies forever!” but I am firmly in the Feuille de Lavande camp.

10. Life Is So Boring Without You Card, $4.50

#truth

1.  Hanro Seamless V-Neck Cami, $62

I own four of these camis, bought in….oh gosh.  2000?  2001?  They still look amazing, I can’t understand it.  Two were for sleep, two were for day, and after 10+ years of constant wash and wear…YUP.  There they are, still going strong.  No. Holes. (They took a hiatus after Pax was born – I was too poochy to pull it off, but they’re now back in rotation.)  The camis are trimmed in a thin satin ribbon and it just finishes them off so nicely. Sleep or no – I wear them everywhere.

2. Hanky Panky Retro Thong, $28

I realize that it’s a tad strange to include panties in a Mother’s Day Gift Guide, but my love of pretty underthings runs deep.  AND!  This particular pair have been recommended by several readers as being the holy-grail of post-partum sexy-pants.  Not days post-partum (that’s a whole nother ball of wax), but the high waist is shockingly flattering on a poochy stomach.

3. UGG Australia Blanch Robe, $98

If you are a robe person THIS IS YOUR ROBE. It’s cotton so it drapes well and is flattering, yet lined in fleece.  Nuff said I think.  It also comes in some seriously beautiful colors.

4. PJ Salvage Print Jersey Pajamas, $78

These jammies are much more flattering in real life than they are on the model.  They have the cut and softness of flannel PJs, but they’re actually made from something closer to a t-shirt, so the drape is great.  So cute with a few buttons unbuttoned and the sleeves rolled up (a la Zoe in New Girl).  I like the quirky ice cream print but they also have…SCRABBLE PRINT.  Word nerds, get your party on.

5. UGG Australia Fluff Slide, $89

The summertime version of the UGG Fluff slipper.  Not gonna lie…I’m seriously tempted.  (I once had the flip-flop version with the fluff on top until Mike told me they made my feet look like Hobbit feet and you just can’t unsee something like that.)

6. Crosley Radio Turntable, $100

These are so cute, and some of my earliest memories involve a tiny little record player – Scotti, do you remember that?  Anyway, it would be a fun thing to share with the kids.  (The baby blue suddenly disappeared, but there’s a ton of really fun brights…)

7. You Are My Sunshine Pillow, $34

Considering that I once sang a very cranky never-sleeping baby Raines “You are My Sunshine” 68 times IN A FREAKING ROW…I think I’ve earned this pillow.  (Seems a fair exchange for my sanity.)

8. Aquafarm Aquaponic Indoor blah blah blah, $60

This seems like such a good idea, primarily for someone who is not me.  This is exactly the kind of thing I drool over (imagine the educational possibilities!!) and I then I bring it home and despite my good intentions everything’s dead within a week.  (Educational upside:  My kids are well-versed in death.)  BUT.  I know there are plenty of green-thumb mamas who this would be perfect for.  I’m jealous.  If you get one, take a picture so I can pin it.

9. Lanvin Two-Finger KISS Ring, $795

I know someone’s going to go nuts over the price of this ring, “You’ve changed, S!!  You’re not REAL”…but it’s always fun to have something to drool over, IMHO.  (But seriously if anyone finds a similar piece at a lower price point, lemme know.)

10. Paddywax French Gimlet Candle, $17.50

Made from soy-wax, and smells like Elderflower and Grapefruit.  aka…HEAVEN.

11. Sara Happ Sparkling Peach Gift Set, $40

I’m so totally intrigued by this little gift set.  It’s a lip exfoiliator and balm in one of the most amazing scents in the world:  fresh peaches.  And since I plan to rock a bright lip with my faux-tan….I need them smooth.

A Few More Sleepwear / Lounge Items I Love

Since this is totally my jam, I had a hard time narrowing it down.  So here’s a few more of my favs.

Does anyone know which book the collage quotes are from?  It’s my fav.

xo!

S

A big, HUGE thank-you to Nordstrom for sponsoring this post – this one especially was a ton of fun (looking at comfy loungewear and fun little gifties is NO hardship).  As always, all product choices, thoughts, and opinions are my own.  (Or as Pax would say, “MINE OWN”.)  And readers, thank you for supporting the retailers who help support The Mom Edit  – it doesn’t go unnoticed, and is so very much appreciated.